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J.C. Brooks Memorial Legacy Center

The J.C. Brooks Memorial Legacy Library and Arts Studio will assist military families as they record, preserve, memorialize, and archive the legacy of their military member and tell their story as a military family.

We all have a story to tell...tell us yours

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Creating Your Story

Everyone has a story. We're here to help you build and live a meaningful legacy through resources and guidance.

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Identifying Your Story

  • Legacy of Integrity: Define your guiding principles.

  • Legacy of Purpose: Identify your unique mission.

  • Legacy of Belonging: Foster family and community connections.

  • Legacy of Gratitude: Cultivate appreciation.

  • Legacy of Security: Build a stable foundation.

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Creating Your Story

  • Values Clarification: Identify what matters most.

  • Values-Based Legacy: Align decisions with your values.

  • Social Legacy: Define your impact on society.

  • Material Legacies: Understand estate planning.

  • Soul Mission: Reflect on your purpose.

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Living Your Story

  • Structuring Time: Align your schedule with values.

  • Life Mission Planning: Set meaningful goals.

  • Volunteering: Make a difference.

  • Journaling: Track your journey.

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Recording Your Story

  • Memoirs & Oral Histories: Capture your journey.

  • Tributes: Recognize others' contributions.

  • Creative Arts: Express your story through art.

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Reviewing Your Story

  • Ethical Wills & Estate Planning: Pass on wisdom and update plans.
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Completing Your Story

  • Legacy Letters & End-of-Life Support: Communicate final thoughts and prepare with dignity.